Writing the Modern Private Investigator

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Crystal Mapiaca, J.D. Allen, Paul Marks, Rebecca Swope, Rob Hart

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The private investigator has evolved alongside modern technology. In this session, panelists discuss how today’s PIs navigate digital tools, social media, and surveillance technology while preserving the timeless appeal of the genre. Learn how evolving technology shapes investigations, influences character development, and presents new challenges for writers of contemporary private eye fiction.

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